Adding Wifi adapter to desktop NEED HELP!

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Need to add a wifi adapter to my desktop because I have no available Ethernet outlet nearby. I have a modem/router through Comcast and I think it is a Wireless Gateway 1 (Model number: TC8305C).

I want one I can plug into the mobo, not a wifi dongle (already have one of those and it's transfer rates are terrible). I use my desktop a great deal and need the wifi adapter to be fast and handle heavy downloads.

I have no idea where to begin in purchasing one and need some help from you glorious toms hardware experts!

Thanks!

CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor
Motherboard: BIOSTAR TZ77B LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB)
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM SATA
6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: PowerColor AX6790 1GBD5-DH Radeon HD 6790 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower
Power Supply: Rosewill HIVE Series HIVE-550 550W
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Windows 8
 
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Might I suggest using a Powerline adapter (an example is linked below)? This allows you to use a wired connection at each end (one to your router, and the other to your PC), and transmits the data at 100MB/s across your power outlets. It creates a secure connection, and is very stable. I've used one for almost 3 years, and have had no issues with it. They are simple to setup, reliable, give you a fast connection that won't be affected by interference like your wireless connection might be, and you don't have to install anything in your PC. All you do is plug one box in near your router, and the other near your PC, then run a Cat-5 cable to each device, done.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127481
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Might I suggest using a Powerline adapter (an example is linked below)? This allows you to use a wired connection at each end (one to your router, and the other to your PC), and transmits the data at 100MB/s across your power outlets. It creates a secure connection, and is very stable. I've used one for almost 3 years, and have had no issues with it. They are simple to setup, reliable, give you a fast connection that won't be affected by interference like your wireless connection might be, and you don't have to install anything in your PC. All you do is plug one box in near your router, and the other near your PC, then run a Cat-5 cable to each device, done.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127481
 
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Thanks for the suggestion Skeefers!

The Powerline adapter looks like it would work really well for my situation. Do you have any idea if it is able to get good speeds for online gaming or video/Netflix streaming? If it does, that's probably what I'll go for.
 
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